Preventive care is important at every age. Making good health choices now can boost your health and well-being for a lifetime.

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1 Adult Recommendations Preventive care is important at every age. Making good health choices now can boost your health and well-being for a lifetime. Asthma and COPD Well-Child Visits Children s Immunization Diabetes Control Tweens and Teens

2 Adult Recommendations Recommendations for Adults Here are some recommendations for adults of all ages. Work closely with your doctor to determine what s right for you. Wellness exam (includes routine blood pressure, cholesterol, medication and weight checks) Colorectal screening (beginning at age 50) STD screening (beginning at age 16) Flu shot Recommendations for WOMEN Recommendations for MEN Pap test Mammogram (every one to two beginning at age 40) Prostate screening (beginning at age 50) Testicular exam Routine prenatal care (if pregnant) Postpartum checkup (within six weeks of delivery)

3 Well-Child Visits Put your little ones on the path to wellness by scheduling regular well-child checkups. Typically, your child should see his or her pediatrician at: Well-Child Visits Newborn 1 week old 1 month old 2 old 4 old 6 old 9 old 12 old 15 old 18 old 2 old 2 ½ old Once each year beginning at age 3 During each visit, your child s pediatrician will discuss topics including developmental milestones, nutrition, safety, your child s and family s emotional wellbeing, recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and give routine immunizations.

4 Children s Immunization Routine Children s Immunization Schedule Vaccine Recommended Immunizations for Ages Birth to 6 Years Birth 1 month Hepatitis B (HepB) Rotavirus (RV) ** Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP) Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib) Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV) Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) Influenza (Flu) ** Recommended yearly starting at age 6, with two doses given the first year. Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Varicella (Chicken pox) Hepatitis A (HepA) First dose: Second dose: 6-18 later. One dose n Range of recommended dates ** Number of doses needed varies depending on vaccine used. Ask your doctor. The fourth dose of DTaP may be given as early as 12, as long as at least six have passed since the third dose.

5 Tweens and Teens As your child grows, he or she should continue yearly doctor visits for exams and scheduled immunizations. These visits give the doctor a chance to talk about topics including: Tweens and Teens Proper diet and exercise. Avoiding risky behaviors like drinking and smoking. The impact of sexual activity and sexually transmitted disease. Vaccine Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) Human Papillomavirus (HPV) females and males Recommended Immunizations for Ages 7 to ** Meningococcal (MCV) Influenza (Flu) Yearly One dose n Range of recommended dates ** The CDC recommendation for HPV vaccination for children is three doses at old.

6 Diabetes Control If You Have Diabetes Diabetes is a chronic condition that can cause many other health problems if you don t keep it under control. Don t let diabetes control your life. You have the power to put diabetes in its place! Schedule a diabetes care visit with your doctor and: Review your care plan. Get an A1C test twice a year. You should try to keep your A1C lower than 7 percent. Have your cholesterol checked. Get a urine test to check for changes in your kidneys. Have your blood pressure checked and keep it under 140/80. Check your legs and feet for redness, cracks or sores. Visit your optometrist or ophthalmologist to have a retinal eye exam. Take medications as prescribed. Make healthy food choices and be physically active. Do not use tobacco products.

7 Asthma and COPD If you have asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it is important to take steps to keep your condition under control and prevent complications. Asthma and COPD Talk to your doctor about having a spirometry test. This simple test allows your doctor to see how well your condition is being managed and adjust your treatment plan if needed. Use all medications as directed. You must take your medicine exactly as directed for it to work properly. If you have questions about your medication regimen, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

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